Business Spotlight

Maven's Treats has been serving the greater Lake Forest community since 2015. They specialize in custom hand-decorated sugar cookies and cookie decorating parties in Lake Forest. We recently sat down with owner Michele Levine to learn the story behind Maven's Treats.

1. Tell us a little bit about your business. What makes it unique?

Maven's Treats is unique because unlike many other bakeries, we use high-end ingredients. We feel our customers deserve the best quality product we can deliver, and that starts with using brandname ingredients, cage free eggs, and real vanilla. So as beautiful as our cookies are, we promise they will taste delicious as well.

2. How did you start the business?

I started Maven's Treats 3 years ago after taking one cookie decorating class. I had one of those "ah-ha" moments where everything clicked, and I knew that's what I wanted to do. I always had a love for baking and art, and cookie decorating incorporates both. I got my home cottage license and food handlers permit, and opened Maven's Treats.

3. Why did you choose to locate in Lake Forest?

My husband and I lived in Rancho Santa Margarita when our first daughter was born. We ended up moving to Corona after she turned 1, so I could be a stay-at-home mom. After 13 long years, our family moved to Lake Forest this past summer. We are so grateful to be back home and we absolutely love Lake Forest!

4. Any special promotions we can advertise?

Maven's Treats is hosting a Valentine's Day cookie pop-up shop starting Friday, Feb 9th from 5:00 - 8 p.m. We will be offering single cookies, small gift sets, mini 4-packs, cookie pops and more. We will run our shop with special hours until we are sold out. Please see our Facebook page for all the details and updates!